Janaka name meaning & origin

जनक

Meaning

Father

Begetter (Sanskrit janaka)

Associated with: King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita (a link from tradition, not the meaning of the word)

Janaka means “Father; begetter (Sanskrit janaka)”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. Beyond its meaning, the name is associated with: King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Associated with

King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Janaka fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Father

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Associated with King Janaka of Mithila, the father of Sita

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Uncommon

Janaka, letter by letter

Janaka has 6 letters — 3 vowels (a, a, a) and 3 consonants. It begins with J and ends with A.

J 1 · A 1 · N 5 · A 1 · K 2 · A 1 = 11 → 1 + 1 = 2

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Janaka is 2, traditionally linked with Moon. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with J.

Questions About Janaka

What does the name Janaka mean?

Is Janaka a boy’s or girl’s name?

On TotsName, Janaka is a boy’s name, chosen most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Janaka?

Janaka is of Sanskrit origin.

How is Janaka written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Janaka is written as जनक in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Janaka?

Janaka is rated uncommon on TotsName, and it begins with the letter J.

Can Janaka determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Janaka. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Janaka does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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